Rich Chocolate Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. milk
pinch of salt
whipping cream (optional)
cocoa powder (optional)
cherries or other berries for garnish

Preparation

Coarsely chop the chocolate; set aside.
Stir sugar and cornstarch together in small saucepan until thoroughly blended. Gradually stir in milk until blended.
Add chopped chocolate. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture begins to boil.
Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in vanilla and salt.
Pour into 4 custard cups. Cool at room temperature before serving.
Add garnishes, if desired.